I design and build a timber carport - design project construction project Travels With Geordie #88

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I thought it might be interesting to document a little design and building project I did. A nice timber carport I designed and built with the help of my good friend Matt.
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Some viewers may be interested in some previous videos about Land Rovers. They're at my previous channel, Riverport Rovers.
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Here is the build series about my truck. A rather modified Series II Land Rover.
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I rather silly build and road trip to the famous Land Rover Winter Romp in Maine.
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A slightly less silly road trip to Cape Breton that does involve painting flames on a Land Rover.
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The series that started it all. A crazy plan to build a Land Rover in one day from assorted bits lying around.
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@insanemac 4 жыл бұрын

The ‘Tree Stand’ method of lifting beams was worth the entire video. Amazing.

@Ajwatters 4 жыл бұрын

The walking clamp idea is brilliant, will definitely be trying it out. Awesome build 👍

@PandorasFolly Жыл бұрын

Right! Moment he said what they were I knew they were going to be brilliant

@stevedockery3534 7 ай бұрын

I see this video is 5 years old but I just want to say it's an awesome job my friend. You have a great attitude in doing your work and darn good at it. I've just seen your boat - WOOOOOW. That's one heck of a beautiful boat. Take care and continue the awesome work. Steve

@dieselmann34 5 жыл бұрын

That pergola garage is amazing. It turned out so nice. That’s exactly what I want. Great job to you and your team.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joe.

@stephanbrown3751 3 жыл бұрын

Love the walking clamps. Should have explained how you made them! Nice work...

@jamescameron7274 4 жыл бұрын

My two favorite things, wooden boats and timber frame/post and beam. I’m glad KZfaq suggested this for me. Sometimes their algorithm does work. You have some great tips.

@williamaiken2736 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job to you Peter and your team... You guys made it look easy. I built one at my cabin and I picked up a few new techniques from your build in the event I build another one. Whether it's restoring a boat, building a structure, or rehabbing a trailer, working with your hands is always a good thing. Thanks for the videos.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much William.

@Accrecon 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, I have learned more from this then dozens of post and beam videos. I have completely changed my path forward on my post and beam garage to beam stacking and fasteners... wow.

@jeffreysearle2996 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your boat stuff for a few months and really enjoyed it and then searched back and found your house building, this is just as good as this old house and they use 15 cameras.

@joeturan6749 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome attention to detail, awesome personality, very informative, and highly enjoyable video. Thank you.

@ianadkins471 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Peter. Looks fantastic. Good tips to follow when I get to my carport project. Cheers!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank Ian, shoot some video of the build!

@praypal5606 4 жыл бұрын

So incredibly awesome how yall got that beam lifted to the top of the posts. How smart. Glad to happen upon your channel. Am just getting started working with wood and building. Am in Hope to build my own front porch. Thanks for your happy inspiration.

@stanfede5022 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this episode very much even though it was a departure form your regular videos. Very nice craftsmanship on the carport. The way you lifted the heavy beams up to the tops of the posts by sliding them up with temporary supports was genius. Never seen that before.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stan.

@joeratcliff9417 2 жыл бұрын

How did you make the beam clamps?

@spinnaker5514 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching a master wood worker at work, but I have to say I did miss the boat work. Can't wait till next week!!!!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, but that's too generous. I am far from a master wood worker. Just relatively handy, that's all.

@funkynuts90 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up with all types of projects. I started with watching the Landover project and have loved every one.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, watch out then, you never know what I'll get up to...

@jimelmore9728 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Going to do a mini version of this project in my backyard for an outdoor kitchen area. Excellent video.

@deankay4434 3 жыл бұрын

Peter, this is for me, one of those videos I have too, watch, watch and watch again. I can use my imagination to see what you see, the smell of fresh timers, boards, perhaps even the tools in my hand including the vibration in arm, that feel of power & when the tool loads and struggles. Growing up on a Midwest farm, we built many things. Bridge planks recycled, using a horse-shoe magnet over every in for 12 inch nails, rail road cross-ties cut, notched and chiseled flat as finished with the block plane. Those memories allowed me to experience and live your project. People say “Stop and Smell the Roses”, but I disagree as the lumber-timber and the aroma after a large cut. My wife of 40 yrs, just said two days ago “Let’s build a car port”, although I had been thinking “Car Port” for weeks prior! Perhaps I invaded her seams but you Peter, have giving the energy. My mind will be elsewhere regardless of the fast at hand. I will sleep with a smile. In Nebraska, our footings are 4 foot deep. I saw the tar paper/water proofing material although I am not sure about the hole and bolt. I think a bar of steel (1/4” X 1”) the width of the timber thru a narrow mortise then a hole & nut. Got to think more, code dictates a lot. Absolutely excellent design, execution, tool usage, equipment use and the star of the show, the timbers. Really enjoyed the video, clearly spoken and you smile that screams “Hey, it’s work, but I am enjoying it” “Where’s my brew”? Construction, fabricating and finished. Something you can say, I helped built that! Retired auto tech, all brands, all repairs. Thank you!

@mateiciuc1953 5 жыл бұрын

Peter, you are incredible good in what you do! Chers!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Emil

@edwardheisterkamp7196 5 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome - love the tongue and groove planking on the roof.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Edward. I really love how it turned out too.

@sonnybrooks264 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip on using a circular saw and a speed square as a guide. Cheers!

@jamesbrannon5394 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job 👍🏻 I enjoy watching a master do what they do best keep up the great videos Peter !!!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James.

@jayceegee1 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever handmade beam elevator! Loved it!

@mferrarorace 3 жыл бұрын

That's a beauty! Nice job, wish it was on my property.

@Raynestorm1968 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build. I would kill to have your life. Where you live, what you do. Working with wood, working on boats, being near the water. Building beautiful things. I am stuck in super ugly alberta, in a dying marriage, and worst of all due to an accident, i am now handicapped and not able to work with the wood anymore......... You are a very fortunate man. I have subscribed

@sonnybrooks264 3 жыл бұрын

Also great idea on the post walkers! Cheers!

@milt7348 5 жыл бұрын

A man of many talents. Like you said it's woodworking, I like it.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Milt

@kenschoenfelder6260 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Peter Nice to see that I'm not the only one who has to do other projects in between boat work.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, Gotta feed the addiction.....

@freshlysquosen 4 жыл бұрын

Moments like 5:00 is why I love your videos. I never know what I might see and learn when I click play.

@TravelsWithGeordie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@markbrittell2001 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like you guys are having a good time working together nice job.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Great guys, it makes such a difference.

@brianklavano6961 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Thanks... Some great tips throughout..

@visualsolutionsstudiosinc.1469 4 жыл бұрын

You always amaze me, incredible job!

@TravelsWithGeordie 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks George. Love your stuff too!

@notbatman1001 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent straight cut tip.

@mensshedcoonabarabran5413 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see a change in using your builder skills.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to work with big timber sometimes.

@themightyquinn1960 5 жыл бұрын

Love the carport Peter, looks really usable, well done

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew.

@hughpatrick7317 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thanks for the glimpse. I’d worry about the tree tho. Problems later.

@codeasap 5 жыл бұрын

Metal Carports were a big hit in my area untl the heavy ice and snow that they would collapse under. Awesome carport, beautiful weather, vintage automobiles and cold beer to boot.Who could ask for anything more. ☮

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

It's true, it's a good life.

@johnmarusenko4406 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous project.

@IamChrisL712 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Nice to get a glimpse of your day job.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, actually my day job is mostly design and no one wants to watch me at a computer all day. This was a fun diversion.

@johnbaker1039 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting build, thanks for sharing.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@richardball8528 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your supervisor in the beginning.... I have one of those.... wonders over to supervise when I’m working on the house.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Heh, there's always one.

@Mooreish 5 жыл бұрын

That looks great. Could really go for one to keep my 101 and 88 tucked up under.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, ooooh a 101, ooohhh….

@bobweglin9644 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! You make it look easy with your master craftsman skills. More Please...

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bob. But you are too kind. A master craftsman I'm not, just fearless.

@clareswares1 4 жыл бұрын

This is a beast

@tedjohn441 4 жыл бұрын

Great build you gave me some good ideas!!

@dieselram05 5 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome Peter!! Can’t wait for more boat videos though!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you won't be waiting long!

@raimestudio99 Жыл бұрын

❤ those Land Rovers!!

@TravelsWithGeordie Жыл бұрын

Love ‘em!

@MrCrabbing 5 жыл бұрын

got to say that engine in the timber delivery truck sounded sweet, like the beam jacks great idea, I had a boat that had Douglas fir planking amazing timber it was

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely wood isn't it.

@MrCrabbing 5 жыл бұрын

@@TravelsWithGeordie Yes it is, the boat was 40 years old and when I fitted a extra skin fitting the planking was full of resin

@backyard_wood_cooking 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed

@gyurxi551 4 жыл бұрын

7:56 Very good idea, thanks! I'm building my pavilion alone and it is very handy!

@phobos2k2 3 жыл бұрын

Did you use the idea on your pavilion? How did it go?

@danacoyle1826 5 жыл бұрын

Great looking job. We have the Amish around when growing up saw barn raising and many post and beam houses. Music and I now in St Augustine for a while. as always Peter your jobs are brilliant .time for a beer cheers

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana. I would love to be at a genuine barn raising!St Augustine! Go say hi to Kourtney and Pete from Accidental Sailor Girl. Their boat is in Maine but they sound like neat people.

@stevegifford2661 5 жыл бұрын

That turned out great!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve.

@jimelmore9728 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet project. Need one of those built too.

@owenmacdonald2125 5 жыл бұрын

Love your work Peter mate!!!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Owen

@jamesglass367 5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if I’m sending this off correctly though I enjoy your show because I enjoy watching boats being restored and your work is so far superior to any so thank you sir I hope you give us a really good look at your boat and zyphrilus when you are done thank you sir

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James. That's very kind. You will get lots of close up views of both boats coming up.

@sonnybrooks264 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@artmraz575 11 ай бұрын

wow I just ran across this Peter awesome work as usual :))

@stephenwgreen78 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@bobstienke178 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob.

@richardbell7955 5 жыл бұрын

Leds in the wheelhouse cabin look lovely Cheers

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I love them!

@richardjones3112 3 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@bellevue260 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rebelwithoutacause5853 4 жыл бұрын

Hit the like button after you did the footing and said it was time for a beer. Pretty neat I watch a lot of building videos but nothing for boats. Well I might subscribe just to see what else you do. Well done thank you.

@CAOHnutrition 5 жыл бұрын

That cement truck is the coolest!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Neat eh?

@tommyknockerparanormalinc 2 жыл бұрын

This is the style I wanted for my gazebo and wondering how I would put the beams up as doing it all myself. Got some great tips, thank you!

@pmacc3557 10 ай бұрын

Did it work? I have to assemble a carport soon and trying to figure ways to get big beams up

@DadBuilds 5 жыл бұрын

enjoyed it just as much as the boat videos. nice work!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeromy

@duffjolly4428 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Quite the view from the lift, just imagine what the drone view would have been like. Cheers

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duff, heh a drone view in this town spells a hefty fine. Actually most of the country.

@alangilman6821 5 жыл бұрын

as always....nice work!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks againAlan

@tomkellum6754 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent job Peter, I have a Similar post and beam carport but the carpenter ants are taking over. I haven’t any luck stopping them. I will try rock salt around the post bases. Wish me luck. Your many talents are showing!! Take care,

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, I have read so many comments about ants. Victoria is very lucky to be free of them.

@brandonpaugh922 Жыл бұрын

0:50 I was an instant sub. I'm here for the timber frame. I'm staying for the wood boat restoration 3:51 sad face emoji.. still gonna watch for a different perspective, approach, and thought process.

@TravelsWithGeordie Жыл бұрын

Yikes, sorry about that. Cost constraints.

@BergeThomas 5 жыл бұрын

Woodworking and old Land Rovers😁 What's not to like? Good one👍 You should make videos of neighboring Land Rovers. Out and about vintage Land Rovers with Peter.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Heh, interestingly enough I shot some footage today of a Rover outing.

@donjohnson5307 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work! enjoy your videos

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don

@tat255987 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful materials, must be nice!?

@chrispeters4405 6 ай бұрын

good frame raising methodoogy

@rojer9542 4 жыл бұрын

The walking clamps are genius!!!

@TravelsWithGeordie 4 жыл бұрын

Heh, thanks.

@alejandroescarcega9288 3 жыл бұрын

I will be using your idea Thanks ! Nice job!

@stephenbonin3049 2 жыл бұрын

Similar to how caulking guns work.

@Bikerbob59 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea to get the beams on top.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I was pretty pumped.

@phdconstructioncork 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. Construction is my business too here in Ireland. Fantastic looking carport. Very sweet! Sean

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, Thanks so much. Sometimes I miss building.

@stevegem4155 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this was a nice diversion

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I'm glad it hasn't been too off point.

@captainlee1 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice job enjoyed watching you guys build it thanks for the vid....Cap.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed Captain

@captainlee1 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Days...Cap

@wombat211192 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet job Peter 👍👍

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks yet again Greg

@skwyrz1 5 жыл бұрын

Ok I do not watch because I am a boat nut,I don't watch because I want a shirt,nor to listen to another talk.I watch because of all of it together and you have a beautiful way of putting it all together as ONE.I saw the first episode and promptly binge watched and subscribed long ago and I must say I am hooked. You just keep going and I will be there boat/carport/outhouse? All good. Now "gimme my shirt" lol.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Scott. That's very generous.Here's hoping your this week's winner.

@wornoutwrench8128 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian

@cliffjamerson3107 5 жыл бұрын

thanks I learned some new tricks

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cliff.

@user-fs7fo4kr5u Ай бұрын

Would you please make a video for making and how to use the walking clamps?

@CorkyCola 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Measurements of all would have made this video really great.

@rmojo23 5 жыл бұрын

Great project! I want to make one to park our AIRSTREAM under next to the lake.

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds perfect!

@christianpalm2622 5 жыл бұрын

G'day Mate :) Going to build a new carport at our home next spring, took some tips and will help a lot!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Christian! Shoot some video when you do!

@BearMeat4Dinner Жыл бұрын

I gotta build me one of these!!!!

@bobsyourunclefannysyouraun6997 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@gmay48 5 жыл бұрын

nice work. a fun crew

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome crew!

@robertlaird6746 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your truck and almost got one with the full hard top that was completely restored for 10k but didn't do it. That was about 13 years ago. Oh well, live and learn. I am looking for one now and will eventually find one. Matt has a similar truck to what I almost got but the one I was looking at, had a metal roof and was a bit longer.

@michijimc9753 5 жыл бұрын

The Renaissance Man of you tube. Airstreams, Motor Yachts, and Timber Frame construction. Quality in every endeavor. Always upbeat and informative. Much appreciate your videos Sir!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm flattered.

@donnahubler881 3 жыл бұрын

You are a genius

@runesteinsnnkristoffersen5641 5 жыл бұрын

Good work , and nice (Old) Land Rover`s :-)

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rume. There are actually several more right next door. Matt who was working with me has a few including a sweet 107 pickup.

@108hindu 3 жыл бұрын

The saw tip was interesting. Doing end cuts I try to make the cut with the wide part of the saws sole to the inside.For me the saw then seems less tippy. I’ll give your tip a try.

@peterlloyd2306 5 жыл бұрын

Loving the beam lift! (The manual one that is, just found the mechanical lift as well)

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, yeah that worked out pretty well.

@CobyMcConnell 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelsWithGeordie Do you have the plans for the manual lift clamps?

@bsakenmark8859 2 жыл бұрын

@@CobyMcConnell I made a set for my project and used 2x10 with threaded rods. I made two holes in each board 1/4" (on-center) less than the dimension of my 8x8 green post. Both holes were place about an inch away from the edge of the 2x10 at opposite edges. You do have to be careful because SOMETIMEs, the clamp hits a sweet-spot and it slips down if there's no weight on it. Under load, they worked great!

@roncrosby4747 5 жыл бұрын

Great looking job bud

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron

@molly9955 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you really can do it all!

@TravelsWithGeordie 5 жыл бұрын

Or at least I just wing it!

@molly9955 5 жыл бұрын

@@TravelsWithGeordie Ha! True talent buddy AND excellent choice in dog breeds :0)

@keltonwester512 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Peter! I am in the middle of convincing my husband into an exposed rafter roof for our pool pergola and I'm definitely going to show him your video. Can you give me an idea how much more it is to go tongue and grove vs plywood? Thanks so much!

@TravelsWithGeordie 3 жыл бұрын

About twice the cost in both materials and labour.